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Kohei Osawa is a researcher at the forefront of dependable, real-time computing for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), with a particular focus on humanoid robotics. His work centers on the development of the Dependable Responsive Multithreaded Processor (D-RMTP) architecture, a specialized processor designed to meet the stringent timing, low-latency, and parallel processing demands of complex robotic systems. Osawa’s major contributions include the design and implementation of a high-power robot distributed control system using D-RMTP, which enables fine-grained real-time execution essential for applications like disaster response and life-support robots. His research also explores parallel responsive task execution and real-time communication protocols, ensuring both safety and dependability in CPS. With a growing citation footprint—including his most-cited work on the D-RMTP control system—Osawa is recognized for advancing the hardware-software co-design that makes responsive, safe, and high-performance robots possible. His achievements underscore a commitment to bridging the gap between computational theory and physical-world constraints, making him a key figure in the evolution of dependable robotics.